Slipped capital femoral epiphysis: an epidemiological Nationwide study in Italy from 2001 to 2015

Slipped capital femoral epiphysis: an epidemiological Nationwide study in Italy from 2001 to 2015

Abstract Background Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (epiphysiolysis of the femoral head, SCFE) is the most common pediatric hip disease in 10–14 years old children. The most used procedure to correct a stable form of SCFE is in situ pinning. Instead, the proper treatment for unstable forms is cont...

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Main Authors: Umile Giuseppe Longo, Rocco Papalia, Sergio De Salvatore, Laura Ruzzini, Vincenzo Candela, Ilaria Piergentili, Leonardo Oggiano, Pier Francesco Costici, Vincenzo Denaro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-06-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Epiphysiolysis
Slipped capital femoral epiphysis
SCFE
In situ fixation
Dunn procedure
Triplane proximal osteotomy
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-021-04435-x

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